Ep. 81: Secrets To Negotiating A Thriving Life
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
Release Date: 12/02/2024
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
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info_outlineIn a world filled with constant challenges and ever-changing demands, the quest for a truly thriving life often feels elusive. But what if the secret lies not in grandiose achievements, but in how we negotiate our choices, mindset, and actions every day?
In this enlightening conversation, Cindy Watson invites Rand Selig to uncover the Secrets to Negotiating a Thriving Life. Rand Selig, a powerhouse in business and life transformation, Rand, a Stanford MBA with degrees in mathematics and psychology, has managed hundreds of complex projects and led his own financial services firm for over 35 years. Beyond his professional success, he’s a dedicated conservationist, mentor, and philanthropist, with a passion for empowering others. Drawing from decades of experience and research, Rand created Thriving!—a blueprint for embracing positive change and living your best life. Get ready to be inspired!
In this episode, you will learn:
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The power of personal choice
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How intentional decisions can help us thrive
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Ways to build a foundation of our own lives
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How to design your own life and the author of your own story
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Insights on overcoming challenges
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How do we build better resilience through those setbacks
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The keys to aging well
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Tips for maintaining the kind of vitality that will allow us to thrive more fully in our lives
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Why negotiations fail
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How to be emotionally healthy
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And many more!
Learn more about Rand Selig:
Website: https://www.randselig.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/
Get his book:
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Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life
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Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life
If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.
Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org if that sounds interesting to you.
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